Raiana primarily draws animals, though her curiosity keeps her open to exploring a wide range of subjects. Her work captures such vivid detail that many of the animals who’ve posed for her believe the paintings could come to life. She works with colored pencils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, and markers, bringing each piece to life with skill and imagination.

Rayana paints animals with acrylics and watercolors and is looking forward to the upcoming battle with great anticipation! Let's have some fun!

Gabriela is both a visual artist and a musician, deeply passionate about creative expression. In her artwork, which includes drawing, coloring, and digital media, she blends eerie, horror-inspired themes with softer, more delicate elements. Her creations range from tattoo designs to portraits, and she loves reimagining everything she sees through the lens of her distinctive style. Music and art are not just interests for Gabriela—they are her driving forces, the core of her identity, and, as dramatic as it may sound, the reason she lives.

I'm excited to be back! Can't wait to make art with everyone :). I hope my art makes you feel something as much as it makes me feel while I make it.

Juvy enjoys painting plants to capture their aesthetics and essence. Her love for painting and working with materials has recently extended to baking, as she sees both as similar art forms—one just happens to be edible. While she loves painting, Juvy also has a passion for photography, especially capturing the beauty of nature.

Nice to be back , let’s enjoy the night.

Starla is a passionate artist known for her bold use of color and expressive style. She loves bringing her ideas to life through vibrant palettes and dynamic brush strokes and is super excited to participate and get her paint on!

Starla is a passionate artist known for her bold use of color and expressive style. She loves bringing her ideas to life through vibrant palettes and dynamic brush strokes and is super excited to participate and get her paint on!

Zoey’s art is deeply inspired by fantasy and surrealism, often blending dreamlike elements with intricate detail. A recent tattoo apprentice at 902, she’s excited to explore realism—and fantasy—on skin rather than just paper. While she’s experimented with nearly every medium except oils, her true passion lies with her mechanical pencil, a tool she’s grown to love for its precision and versatility.

Im open to suggestions

Ellie, raised along Georgian Bay in Ontario, developed a love for landscape oil painting through plein air sessions with her grandfather. Inspired by long walks and shoreline sunrises and sunsets, she specializes in bold, textured oil paintings of landscapes, using vibrant colors to convey emotion and movement.

I’m so excited to be painting in the Art Battle Finals! I paint moments from my adventures around beautiful Nova Scotia, little pieces of the places and memories that inspire me. I can’t wait to share them with you!

Lauren is a self-taught artist based in Halifax, NS. Inspired by music, movement, and people, she brings a unique energy to her work. By day, she’s a shelter worker; by night, a circus performer, visual artist, and body painter. A returning favorite at Art Battle Halifax and a past finalist, Lauren is known for her vibrant style and creative spirit.

A small but growing business in Halifax, NS. Self taught with no formal art education, Sweeny draws inspiration from her love of music, fluidity, and people to help further her in her art career.

Shelter Worker by Day, Circus Performer, Visual Artist, and Body Painter by night, Lauren is a colourful soul with many layers.

She is a returning favourite from Art Battle Halifax, and Art Battle Halifax Finals All Stars.

Follow her instagram @penscratchpaintings for all her latest updates!

Corey is an Art Battle alumnus who paints his experiences with passion and spontaneity. He loves the regenerative power of art and brings a fun, energetic spirit to his work. Known for his speed, Corey often completes pieces in just a few hours. For him, Art Battle is as much about connecting with people as it is about competing.

🎨 I'm excited to be competing in the Art Battle Finals on Saturday, June 7th! It's a fast-paced, live painting showdown with some amazing local talent — and it's always a blast.

Siyeon enjoys painting, crafting, and crocheting in their spare time. They prefer to use minimal "virgin colors" as they love mixing hues. Their artistic skill set includes painting with acrylics, etching, and printmaking.

Kim, a graduate of NSCAD, is reengaging with painting and illustration. Her latest painting concepts explore figurative themes, blending realistic and abstract approaches to portray the human form. Alongside painting, she pursues weaving, screen printing, and fashion design.

Hey! I'm pumped you can join me tonight! Thank you for your support as I get back into my our practice. The Art Battles are super fun, so let's have a great time!

Kris is a lifelong artist from Halifax, Nova Scotia, known for his detailed and expressive work. With a background rooted in drawing, photography, and film, he brings a conceptual lens to everything he creates. Recently, he’s embraced painting, drawn to its raw energy and therapeutic qualities. Whether crafting cinematic visuals or emotionally charged compositions, Kris creates to feel fulfilled and balanced — and to leave his audience with something to feel, too.

Grotto is a multidisciplinary artist who creates with everything from paint and fabric to poetry and music. His bold, whimsical work—often made without a plan—reflects deep emotion and vibrant energy. He loves oil pastels, acrylics, and exploring new forms like sculpture, screenprinting, and sewing. A forestry student at NSCC and advocate for biodiversity, Grotto also finds joy in dancing, performing, and inspiring creativity in others.

Grotto is an artist that enjoys creating in every medium possible!
-Fabric
-Paint
-Poetry
-Music
He is studying forestry at NSCC, an advocate for protecting biodiversity, and enjoying life to its fullest.
He finds great joy in dancing and preforming any chance he gets!!
Enjoy the great outdoors and don't forget to clean your gear!!

Michael de Adder is a political cartoonist with seven Atlantic Canada journalism awards to his name. He has been nominated seven times for a National Newspaper Award, winning the prestigious honor in 2020. In addition, he received both a Golden Spike Award and a Herblock Award in 2020.